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State Services and Resources Other State Resource State Arts Agency State Child Care Licensing Office State Coordinator for National History Day State Coordinator of Education for Homeless Children and Youth State Correctional Education Coordinator State Director of Adult Education State Director of Children with Special Health Needs State Director of Maternal and Child Health State Director of Special Education State Director of Vocational-Technical Education State Education Agency (State Department of Education) State Grant Agency State Guaranty Agency State Higher Education Agency State Humanities Council State Library Agency State Literacy Resource Center State Parent Training and Information Center (Disabilities) State PTA Office State Tech Prep Coordinator State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency U.S. Department of Education Sponsored State & Regional Services and Resources Comprehensive Regional Assistance Center Parent Resource Center Regional Resource Center Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office Other State Resource  Newly added state resources not covered under other categories may appear under this category. Arizona School Counselors Kay Schreiber, Supervisor Bin #42 1535 West Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 542-5353 Fax: (602) 542-1849 Email: kay.schreiber@azed.gov Website: http://www.ade.az.gov/cte/counselors State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Arizona Commission on the Arts Robert C. Booker, Executive Director Jaime Dempsey, Assistant Director Contact: Diana Udy, Executive Assistant 417 West Roosevelt Street Phoenix, AZ 85003-1326 Phone: (602) 771-6501 Fax: (602) 256-0282 Email: info@azarts.gov or dudy@azarts.gov Website: http://www.azarts.gov/ State Child Care Licensing Office Regulates the health, safety, and well-being of children in out-of-home care; provides support and quality control services to child care providers. Child Care Licensing Office (Arizona) Mary Wiley, Assistant Director Contact: Lourdes Ochoa, Program Manager Fourth Floor 150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 364-2539 Toll-Free: (800) 615-8555 Fax: (602) 364-4768 Email: webmaster@azdhs.gov Website: http://www.azdhs.gov/als/childcare/index.htm State Coordinator for National History Day Provides history teachers with an innovative teaching tool; assists teachers and schools in meeting educational standards that require outcome-based learning activities; encourages the study of history by guiding students to express themselves creatively through presentations of historical topics and materials in a variety of formats; stimulates student interest in learning about history by integrating the materials and methods of social studies, art, literature, language and music into their entries; supports the development of research and reading skills and the refinement of presentation skills in writing, visual projects, and performances. National History Day Program (Arizona) Ellen Greene, State Coordinator Arizona State Library, History and Archives Division Suite 342 1700 West Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 926-3720 Fax: (602) 926-7982 Email: egreene@lib.az.us or msturgeo@lib.az.us Website: http://www.lib.az.us/archives/national_history_day_in_arizona.cfm State Coordinator of Education for Homeless Children and Youth Ensures that all homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschool education, provided to other children and youth; develops, reviews, and revises policies to remove barriers to the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of homeless children and youth; provides them with opportunities to meet the same challenging state content and state student performance standards to which all students are held. Education for Homeless Children and Youth (Arizona) Frank Migali, State Coordinator for Homeless Education State Department of Education School Effectiveness Division 1535 West Jefferson Street, Bin #14 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 542-4963 Toll-Free: (800) 352-4558 Toll-Free Restrictions: Press 8 Fax: (602) 542-5175 Email: frank.migali@azed.gov Website: http://www.azed.gov/schooleffectiveness/specialpops/homeless/ State Correctional Education Coordinator Provides services to those inmates who participate in education activities so that they may become responsible and productive persons who can effectively manage their incarceration and make contributions to their community upon release. Correctional Education Bureau (Arizona) Charles Ryan Laura Krause, Division Director of Program Services Contact: Barbara Ganz, Education Bureau Administrator State Department of Corrections Third Floor 1601 West Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 542-5620 Fax: (602) 364-0550 Email: bganz@azcorrections.gov or lkrause@azcorrections.gov State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Adult Education and GED Testing (Arizona) Karen Liersch, State Director, Adult Education Services Contact: Wilda Theobald, Manager, Academic Support and Compliance State Department of Education Bin 26 1535 West Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 258-2410 Fax: (602) 258-4986 Email: adulted@azed.gov or karen.liersch@azed.gov Website: http://www.ade.az.gov/adult-ed State Director of Children with Special Health Needs Addresses issues related to innovative managed care arrangements, Medicaid managed care, policies, access to care, epidemiology of chronic childhood conditions, and the identification of children with special health care needs. Children with Special Health Care Needs (Arizona) Will Humble, Interim Director Contact: Joan Agostinelli, Office Chief State Department of Health Services Suite 330 150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007-3243 Phone: (602) 542-1860 Toll-Free: (800) 232-1676 Toll-Free Restrictions: AZ residents only Fax: (602) 542-2589 Email: webmaster@azdhs.gov Website: http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/ocshcn/index.htm State Director of Maternal and Child Health Provides leadership, partnerships, and resources to advance the health of all our states' mothers, infants, children, and adolescents. Bureau of Women's and Children's Health (Arizona) Sheila Sjolander, Bureau Chief State Department of Health Services Suite 320 150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007-3242 Phone: (602) 364-1400 Fax: (602) 364-1494 TTY: (602) 256-7577 Email: sjolans@azdhs.gov Website: http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/owch/index.htm State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Exceptional Student Services (Arizona) Colette Chapman, Deputy Associate Superintendent Contact: Joe Sambo, Office Manager State Department of Education 1535 West Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 542-4013 Toll-Free: (800) 352-4558 Toll-Free Restrictions: AZ residents only Fax: (602) 542-5404 TTY: (602) 842-4681 Email: Joe.Sambo@azed.gov or jsambo@mail1.ade.state.az.us Website: http://www.ade.state.az.us/ess/ State Director of Vocational-Technical Education Administer vocational-technical education programs and services for youth and adults at the state level through federal grants awarded under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act. Career and Technical Education (Arizona) Milton D. Ericksen, Deputy Associate Superintendent and State Director Contact: Kelly Miles, Administrative Assistant II State Department of Education Bin 42 1535 West Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 542-5212 Toll-Free: (800) 352-4558 Fax: (602) 542-5334 TTY: (602) 542-5212 Email: kelly.miles@azed.gov or milton.ericksen@azed.gov Website: http://www.ade.state.az.us/cte/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Arizona Department of Education Tom Horne, Superintendent of Public Instruction Margaret Dugan, Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction 1535 West Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 542-4361 Toll-Free: (800) 352-4558 Fax: (602) 542-5440 Email: ADEINBOX@azed.gov Website: http://www.ade.az.gov/ State Grant Agency Provides information on grants, scholarships, and other financial aid for college students from the state, including federally-supported state programs such as Byrd scholarships and LEAP (Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership) grants. Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education Dr. April L. Osborn, Executive Director Contact: Judi Sloan, Communications Specialist Suite 650 2020 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: (602) 258-2435 Fax: (602) 258-2483 Email: jsloan@azhighered.gov or cwilliams@azhighered.gov Website: http://azhighered.gov/home.aspx State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). USA Funds Carl Dalstrom, President and Chief Executive Officer P.O. Box 6028 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6028 Phone: (317) 806-1200 Toll-Free: (866) 329-7673 Fax: (317) 806-1203 Email: contact@usafunds.org Website: http://www.usafunds.org/ State Higher Education Agency Provide information on the state's education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs, and career opportunities. Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education Dr. April L. Osborn, Executive Director Contact: Mila Zaporteza, Business Operations Manager Suite 650 2020 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004-4503 Phone: (602) 258-2435 Fax: (602) 258-2483 Email: jsloan@azhighered.gov or acpe@azhighered.gov Website: http://www.azhighered.gov/home.aspx State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Arizona Humanities Council Suzanne Yale, Executive Director Contact: Miranda Valenzuela, Office Administrator Ellis-Shackelford House 1242 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004-1887 Phone: (602) 257-0335 Fax: (602) 257-0392 Email: mvalenzuela@azhumanities.org or ekinias@azhumanities.org Website: http://www.azhumanities.org/ State Library Agency Assists libraries and each state's residents with rapid access to library and informational resources through the development and coordination of a statewide library/information system. Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records GladysAnn Wells, State Librarian State Capitol Suite 200 1700 West Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 926-4035 Toll-Free: (800) 228-4710 Toll-Free Restrictions: AZ residents only Fax: (602) 256-7983 Email: services@lib.az.us Website: http://www.lib.az.us/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Adult Education Services (Arizona) Karen M. Liersch, Deputy Associate Superintendent State Department of Education Bin 26 1535 West Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 258-2410 Fax: (602) 258-4977 Email: Karen.Liersch@azed.gov or adulted@ade.az.gov Website: http://www.ade.az.gov/adult-ed/ State Parent Training and Information Center (Disabilities) Provide training and information to parents of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and to people who work with parents to enable them to participate more fully and effectively with professionals in meeting the educational needs of their children with disabilities. Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona Lynn Kallis, Executive Director 2600 North Wyatt Drive Tucson, AZ 85712 Phone: (520) 324-3150 Fax: (520) 324-3152 Email: ppsa@pilotparents.org or lynnk@pilotparents.org Website: http://www.pilotparents.org/ RAISING Special Kids (Arizona) Joyce Millard Hoie, Executive Director Peggy Storrs, Director of Operations Contact: Rita Kenison, Coordinator, Education and Training #204 5025 East Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 Phone: (602) 242-4366 Toll-Free: (800) 237-3007 Fax: (602) 242-4306 Email: info@raisingspecialkids.org or ritak@raisingspecialkids.org Website: http://www.raisingspecialkids.org/ State PTA Office Supports and speaks on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; assists parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; encourages parent and public involvement in public schools. Arizona PTA Betty Garcia-Pendley, President Rochelle Wells, President-Elect Contact: Donna Rademacher, Office Manager 2721 North Seventh Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007-1102 Phone: (602) 279-1811 Toll-Free: (800) 992-0112 Toll-Free Restrictions: AZ residents only Fax: (602) 279-1814 Email: office@azpta.org or azpres@azpta.org Website: http://www.azpta.org/ State Tech Prep Coordinator Prepare students for a highly skilled, technical occupation that allows either direct entry into the workplace as a qualified technician or further education leading to baccalaureate and advanced degrees. Tech Prep is a 4-year sequence of study from the 11th grade through 2 years of postsecondary occupation education culminating in a certificate or associate degree. Tech Prep (Arizona) Dennis Fiscus State Department of Education 1535 West Jefferson Mail Bin #42 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 542-5356 Fax: (602) 364-4035 Email: dennis.fiscus@azed.gov Website: http://www.aztechprep.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Rehabilitation Services Administration (Arizona) Katharine M. Levandowsky, Administrator Contact: Chris Deere, Assistant Manager of Program Services State Department of Economic Security Second Floor, Site Code 930A 1789 West Jefferson, 2NW Phoenix, AZ 85007-3202 Phone: (602) 542-3332 Toll-Free: (800) 563-1221 Fax: (602) 542-3778 TTY: (602) 542-6049 Email: klevandowsky@azdes.gov or +AZRSA@azdes.gov Comprehensive Regional Assistance Center Help states, school districts, and schools meet the needs of children, including: children in high poverty areas, migratory children, immigrant children, children with limited-English proficiency, neglected or delinquent children, homeless children and youth, Indian children, children with disabilities, and, where applicable, Native Alaskan and Hawaiian children. Focus on two priorities: assisting Title I schoolwide programs and helping local education agencies that have the highest percentages or numbers of children in poverty. Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations Dr. Paul E. Martinez, Executive Director Contact: Antonio Pantoja, Administrative Assistant Suite 203 West 4501 Indian School Road Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 426-2148 Toll-Free: (800) 247-4269 Fax: (505) 243-4456 Email: pmartinez@cesdp.nmhu.edu or cgustke@cesdp.nmhu.edu Website: http://www.cesdp.nmhu.edu/ Southwest Comprehensive Center Dr. Paul H. Koehler Marie Mancuso, Associate Director WestEd Suite 660 2020 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004-4598 Phone: (602) 322-7000 Toll-Free: (866) 979-7322 Fax: (602) 322-7007 Email: info@swcompcenter.org or lparma@wested.org Website: http://www.swcompcenter.org/ Parent Resource Center Help families get involved in their children's learning. Target areas with high concentrations of low-income, minority, and limited-English-proficient parents. Chandler Education Foundation, Inc. (Arizona) Glenna McCollum-Cloud, Executive Director Jenni Brasington, Project Director 1525 West Frye Road Chandler, AZ 85224-2006 Phone: (480) 224-3030 Toll-Free: (877) 278-3891 Fax: (480) 224-3030 Email: brasington.jenni@chandler.k12.az.us Website: http://www.chandleredfoundation.org/ Regional Resource Center Assist state education agencies in the systemic improvement of education programs, practices, and policies that affect children and youth with disabilities. Help states and U.S. jurisdictions find integrated solutions by offering consultation, information services, technical assistance, training, and product development. Provide customized products, information, and services that address a wide range of topics. Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Dr. Carol Massanari Dr. Marty Blair Utah State University Suite 112 1780 North Research Parkway North Logan, UT 84341 Phone: (435) 752-0238 x23 Fax: (435) 753-9750 TTY: (435) 753-9750 Email: carol.massanari@usu.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/mprrc Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office ED maintains 10 regional offices throughout the country. The following offices have representatives in each regional office:
Office of the Secretary's Regional Representative (IX San Francisco) , Secretary's Regional Representative , Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Contact: Pearlie Herbert, Administrative Assistant U.S. Department of Education Room 9107 50 Beale Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: (415) 486-5700 Fax: (415) 486-5719 Email: pearlie.herbert@ed.gov or richard.latorre@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#9 |
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